Where are the best suburbs to live in Melbourne? St Kilda West. Albert Park. Port Melbourne. Seaholme. St Kilda. Spotswood. Williamstown. South Melbourne. Which suburb is the best in Melbourne? The 20 best Melbourne suburbs to live: South Yarra – East. Burwood. Eltham. Rowville – Central. Fitzroy North. Malvern – Glen Iris. Glen Waverley – […]

Batmania. Establishment of Melbourne Both Batman and Fawkner settled in the new town, which had several interim names, including Batmania and Bearbrass, before being officially named Melbourne on 10 April 1837 by Governor Richard Bourke in honour of the British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. What was Melbourne originally called? BatmaniaKnown briefly as Batmania, the settlement […]

Our 2020 report Poverty in Australia 2020: Part 1, Overview found that there are 3.24 million people (13.6%) living below the poverty line of 50% of median income – including 774,000 children (17.7%) and 424,800 young people (13.9%). What is the poverty rate in Australia 2019? 3.24 million people (13.6% of the population or over […]

$20.00. Hours and wages Type of minimum wage Per hour 8 hour day Adult $20.00 $160.00 Starting-out $16.00 $128.00 Training $16.00 $128.00 What is the minimum wage in NZ 2021? $20.00 per hourThe minimum wage rate in New Zealand is increasing to $20.00 per hour from 1 April 2021. This is a rise from $18.90 […]

The following fees have been ratified by the School Council and apply for the 2021 school year.Local Student Tuition & Boarding Fee Schedule. Tuition Fees per term Fees per annum Year 10 $9,795 $39,180 Year 9 $9,045 $36,180 Years 7 – 8 $8,485 $33,940 Prep – Year 6 $7,250 $29,000 Is Melbourne Girls Grammar expensive? […]

Again, it came down to the productivity, he said.Australian firms put more money into capital investment than New Zealand businesses did which made their industrial workers more productive. This resulted in higher wages for not just those workers but workers across all industries in Australia, he said. Why do Australians get paid more? “In Australia’s […]

Most university degrees in Australia are paid for by both students and the commonwealth (federal) government. The government subsidises the full cost of the degree, and students pay the rest. How much does it cost to go to university in Australia? Benchmark Education Type Average Tuition Foundation courses AUD $15,000 – $33,000 total Bachelor Degree […]

Renting property in New Zealand is a very good option for those who are only staying for a limited period. It is also a good option when you first arrive to allow you to get to know the local property market before considering buying a home. How much is it to rent a house in […]

Definitely the US winters are colder than Australia and Australia is closer to the equator so there are more warmer areas in summer and winter in Australia than the US. So on average Australia is hotter but Florida is hotter than Tasmania. Is Australia or USA hotter? A world weather map has revealed that Australia […]

Sydney more expensive to live in than London and New York, study finds. Sydney is among the top 10 most expensive cities in the world to live, with the cost of living now higher than in New York and London, according to a new report. Is London or Sydney more expensive? Cost of living in […]

Rain is spread fairly evenly throughout the year in Sydney, with June being the wettest month and September the driest. Sydney averages around 14 days of rainfall each month throughout the year. How much does it rain in Sydney? Sydney’s average rainfall is around 1175 mm a year. Of course, rainfall patterns vary across the […]

Vocabulary. As Australian English is based on British English, most of the vocabulary is the same – with a few exceptions such as candy (US), sweets (UK), and lollies (AUS). Is Australia considered English? English is the most commonly spoken language in Australia. Though Australia has no official language, English is regarded as the de […]

2015-16: For most people in Australia, the main source of household income is wages and salaries, at 69%. Of the remainder, 18% are in households relying mainly on social security payments, 5% on income from self-employment and 8% from other sources (mainly investments). What is Australia’s main source of income? The Australian economy is dominated […]

The Queen, which we call ‘The Crown’, owns about one sixth of the planet’s surface, and is the largest legal land owner in the World.The Queen continues to legally own all the lands of Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 32 other members (around two-thirds) of the Commonwealth, and Antarctica. Does the Queen own any property […]

One of the most notable differences between the British and Australians is that the former spend most of their time indoors, while the latter are people of the outdoors. Since Australia has a sunnier weather than the UK, people tend to participate more in sports and exploring the great outdoors. How is Australia better than […]